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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Bears and Snowman Dolls

Recall 03-103 · April 2, 2003

What to doParents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-103 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 2, 2003
Category
Toys and games
Products
Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 407,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 27, 2025

What was recalled

The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white. The 10-inch snowman doll is dressed in a hat and jacket that are blue and pink. The snowman dolls also have white scarves and a red ball nose. Both the bears and the snowman dolls have a label on their backs that reads, "DIST BY: DOLLAR TREE" and "MADE IN CHINA." The bears and snowman dolls were sold with ear tags that read: either "Christmas House Plush Bear" or "Christmas House Christmas Plush."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls · About 407,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 2002 through March 2003, for about $1.; Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Dollar Tree have received no reports of injuries or incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Christmas House Plush Bear and "Christmas House Christmas Plush" dolls (About 407,000 units). The 10-inch plush bear is white and dressed in a hat and jacket in one of the following colors: red, blue, hunter green, pink, purple, light green, light blue and white.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased, for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 27, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.